Essay Types

What is the main purpose of a narrative essay?

• To give your opinion

• To tell a story

• To teach how to do something

• To list facts

What is the main purpose of an informative essay?

• To share a personal story

• To describe a made-up place

• To explain or teach something

• To convince someone to do something

What does an opinion essay do?

• Lists fun facts

• Tells a story from someone’s life

• Tries to convince others to agree with you

• Describes animals and plants

Which type of essay uses characters, setting, and a plot?

• Narrative

• Informative

• Opinion

• None of the above

Which of these would most likely be the title of a narrative essay?

• “The Best Way to Make Pizza”

• “Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats”

• “My Scariest Day Ever”

• “All About Volcanoes”

What would you find in an informative essay?

• A made-up story

• A list of reasons and opinions

• True facts and explanations

• A funny adventure

Which of these would be a good topic for an opinion essay?

• “How Tornadoes Form”

• “The Day I Got Lost at the Zoo”

• “Why Summer Is the Best Season”

• “The Life Cycle of a Frog”

What should an opinion essay include?

• Only facts

• A beginning, middle, and end of a story

• Your opinion and reasons to support it

• A list of fun characters

In a narrative essay, the main character usually…

• Tries to teach a lesson

• Shares a strong opinion

• Goes through an experience or adventure

• Gives a list of facts

What is one thing all three types of essays need?

• A fun ending

• An introduction, body, and conclusion

• A mystery

• A drawing